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In Her Shoes - Behind the scenes
Well-heeled gents show their support for Race for Life
The ‘stiletto’ was on the other foot for a group of men including actor Christopher Biggins and Jade Goody’s close friend Kevin Adams who showed their support for Race for Life by paying tribute to the inspirational women in their lives who are taking part.
United by their cancer experiences and support for Race for Life, 16 men strapped on a pair of high heels for a walk “In Her Shoes” in London’s Regent’s Park this week.
As part of the ‘If I Can Do It…’ campaign, the group proved that if they can walk around a running track in a pair of four inch heels, women everywhere can walk, jog or run 5k at their local event.
Christopher Biggins, well known for his pantomime dame roles, said: “So many people have been touched by cancer and I’m no exception – I’ve just lost two of my closest friends to cancer and my father is currently undergoing treatment for bowel cancer. I’m no stranger to squeezing into a pair of high heels but it’s nice to do it this time to show support for every woman who is helping raise vital funds to help beat cancer by taking part in this year’s Race for Life. “
Kevin Adams added: “Jade’s passing has affected so many people and with so much needing to be done to beat cancer, Race for Life is a great way for all women to get involved and raise money to support the important work of Cancer Research UK. Although a group of men strapping on a pair of high heels is unconventional, it’s a way of getting across a serious message in a funny way, and it’s something Jade would have had a good giggle about.”
Fellow ‘In her shoes’ participant, Ian Read from Surrey, said: “Cancer Research UK is a very personal charity to me, and I am doing this for my wife Nicky who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005. I looked at the experience she had been through, and the hope that the work of Cancer Research UK can give, and I knew that I wanted to do what I could to bring attention to Race for Life. And if strapping on a pair of high heels is the best way I can do that, then so be it!”
The ‘stiletto’ was on the other foot for a group of men including actor Christopher Biggins and Jade Goody’s close friend Kevin Adams who showed their support for Race for Life by paying tribute to the inspirational women in their lives who are taking part.
United by their cancer experiences and support for Race for Life, 16 men strapped on a pair of high heels for a walk “In Her Shoes” in London’s Regent’s Park this week.
As part of the ‘If I Can Do It…’ campaign, the group proved that if they can walk around a running track in a pair of four inch heels, women everywhere can walk, jog or run 5k at their local event.
Christopher Biggins, well known for his pantomime dame roles, said: “So many people have been touched by cancer and I’m no exception – I’ve just lost two of my closest friends to cancer and my father is currently undergoing treatment for bowel cancer. I’m no stranger to squeezing into a pair of high heels but it’s nice to do it this time to show support for every woman who is helping raise vital funds to help beat cancer by taking part in this year’s Race for Life. “
Kevin Adams added: “Jade’s passing has affected so many people and with so much needing to be done to beat cancer, Race for Life is a great way for all women to get involved and raise money to support the important work of Cancer Research UK. Although a group of men strapping on a pair of high heels is unconventional, it’s a way of getting across a serious message in a funny way, and it’s something Jade would have had a good giggle about.”
Fellow ‘In her shoes’ participant, Ian Read from Surrey, said: “Cancer Research UK is a very personal charity to me, and I am doing this for my wife Nicky who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005. I looked at the experience she had been through, and the hope that the work of Cancer Research UK can give, and I knew that I wanted to do what I could to bring attention to Race for Life. And if strapping on a pair of high heels is the best way I can do that, then so be it!”